Idolator — It’s definitely party time in Johannesburg today—larger-than-life music acts from across the globe helped get soccer and music fans riled up for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-Off event in South Africa. Shakira shook her hips (’natch), a very pre... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — ...which is being rebroadcast online "shortly" NOW. Other performers include Amadou & Mariam, Hugh Masekela, K'Naan, Tinariwen, Vieux Farka Touré, Angelique Kidjo, Black Eyed Peas, and Shakira.... more info
VH1 News — Joining Shakira's official FIFA World Cup Soccer song 'Waka Waka' are a slew of other anthems by artists ranging from R. Kelly to Bono to Russell Brand. more info
MTV.com News — Skakira's official FIFA World Cup song 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)' has much company among 2010 soccer anthems.By Gil Kaufman
Shakira kicks off the 2010 World Cup in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday
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ContactMusic — SHAKIRA kicked off her stay in South Africa for the soccer World Cup on Wednesday (09Jun10) by visiting a school to teach her famous dance moves to students.The... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — Students at the Isu-lihle primary school in Soweto, Johannesburg, got to meet the "Hips Don't Lie" singer and give the Waka Waka a whirl.
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Reuters — SOWETO, South Africa (Reuters) - Colombian pop star Shakira taught children in South Africa's biggest black township dance moves to the official World Cup song on Wednesday and called for the tournament's legacy to be education for all.
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Pitchfork — The 2010 World Cup runs June 11 to July 11 in South Africa. Of course, it's a global phenomenon-- and the only time most U.S. citizens will remotely care about soccer (or, as the rest of the world knows it, football). The World Cup is such a sensatio... more info
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